MTAS was asked the advantages of hiring a city administrator.

This opinion from the Tennessee Open Records Counsel addresses the practice of amending an agenda during a meeting.

MTAS was asked whether the city could allow the city hall to be used as collection point for solicitations by various private groups.

Seven Tennessee cities responded to a request for information on their local FOG programs and the fees that may be associated with the program.

MTAS was asked whether it is legal for the city to pay a fine levied against an employee related to the conduct of city business.

MTAS was asked what the legal implications are of the city building a fire hall, partly with volunteer labor, and partly through subcontracting out particular jobs.

MTAS was asked whether a certain city resident could move a building to another piece of property without a building permit and includes surrounding issues that arose from that question.

A signature form for use by elected officials who receive and read the town's ethics policy.

MTAS was asked whether the failure of the local government to substantially comply with the public hearing notice and other procedural requirements prescribed by the state law is jurisdictional rather than directory.

MTAS was asked to analyze the application of theTennessee Open Meetings Law to the City Council's publication of certain material in the newspaper and to review the powers of the mayor.